Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Happy News!!



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I have some super exciting news to share today - I've joined the design team for Stamper's Dream! Michelle's Dream Team is full of so many of my favorite stampers and friends. I'm thankful for, and humbled by, the opportunity to join them! If by chance you haven't been to Stamper's Dream, stop by for a visit. The store is full of tons of stamps and sets from a multitude of different manufacturers, as well as everything else a stamper could dream of: paper, embellishments, tools, ribbon, and more. Now is a great time to visit, as Michelle is celebrating her recent birthday with a sale!

I recently received a most fun assortment of goodies to get started with! For today's card, I chose a cute pair of birds from Inkadinkado's Best Friends set, stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with my Copics. The designer papers are all from Kaiser's Spirograph collection. The borders are die-cut with Spellbinders Piercabilities, and the dry embossing is done with a Cuttlebug folder. It's hard to see in the picture, but I popped up the entire card front and layered it onto a slightly larger white card base. A little glitter, ribbon, and a button finish it off!

With my good news also comes some sad news. In an ongoing effort to keep my design team commitments in check, I have elected to resign from the Our Daily Bread Designs team. It's been a very difficult decision, but I have no doubt the incredible ODBD stamp sets will continue to find their way into my stamp room and in turn here on my blog. I won't go too far! I'd like to thank Kelley for the opportunity to be a part of her team since almost the very beginning of the company. I was still fairly new to the stamping community and "green" when I started, so I appreciate the vote of confidence she gave me! It's been a fantastic and rewarding experience. Thank you Kelley!

Speaking of ODBD, it's the first of the month, so that means new stamps! I'm getting my shopping cart loaded up right now, and waiting for their blog hop, which begins at 10 AM EST. You'll also see some fresh faces on the DT - congrats to all of those talented stampers!

Thanks for visiting today!



Stamps: Best Friends (Inkadinkado)
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Kaiser Craft Spirograph (Spirograph isn't in the store right now, but some other Kaiser paper kits are)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers, Spellbinders Labels 4 and circle Nestabilities, Spellbinders Ric Rac Scalloped Border Piercabilities and Fancy Scalloped Border Piercabilities, Quickie glue pen, clear glitter, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Papertrey Dark Chocolate twill and button, foam tape

35 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous card, Amy! Love the little bits of glitter you added to the birds, Chloe picked that out right away and was ohhhing and awwwing over your work! She knows talent when she sees it ;)

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Very nice, Amy and congratulations on your new design team achievement!

Unknown said...

Welcome, my friend! I couldn't be more excited that you've joined The Dream Team!

Your card is gorgeous! I LOVE the design, and your awesome talent makes this a beautiful creation!

Gabriela said...

Congratulations on your alumnus status on Michelle's Dream Team. I'm thrilled she snag'd you up quickly before someone else did. You're going to be a marvelous asset to the DT.

Betty Wright said...

Congratulations on the Dream Team gig!!! It has been great working with you on the ODBD DT!!! I will miss you, but I will blog hop and see what you are doing!!! Blessings to you and yours!!!

~Lori Roop said...

Congrats on the new DT...they're lucky to have you! You know how to rock a card GF!

This card is fantastic Amy! Great job as always!!

Desire Fourie said...

This is beautiful Amy. Love the design and of course those birdies are just adorable. Hugs from Desire

Cindy Haffner said...

Congrats Amy, so exciting and fun. Love your card!!! Hugs Cindy

Gretchen said...

Amy- congratulations on your new design team position! I know you will create some awesome cards for Michelle. I am sad to see you leave ODBD- you made some elegant creations with their gorgeous sets. . .so inspiring!
These birdies are cute and I love the colors as always!

Creative Tara said...

gorgeous card- I love those birds and your combo of shapes and colors!

June Houck said...

Hooray for you, Amy! You will be a real asset to her. You are a very talented paper crafter!!!

Big hug for you :)

Denise Marzec said...

Whooo-hoooooo, Amy! Welcome to SD!!

ROCKIN' card today!!

Shauna K said...

Awww i love this card! the birdies are so cute, and i love the embossing! and congrats on the DT spot!!! so exciting :D

Kimberly Crawford said...

WAHOOO!!!!!! SO glad you are joining the team-you are a huge inspiration!!! (((HUGS)))

LOVE the card!!!! :)

Jackie Pedro said...

You never disappoint, Amy! This is beautiful and CONGRATULATIONS!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

THis is just gorgeous, Amy! Welcome to the team. . .I'm so excited to be working with you even more! :)

Joseline said...

Congratulations Amy on joining the Stampers Dream Design Team. I purchase almost all of my non SU "stuff" there. I am sadden to see you leave Our Daily Bread, however I am certain that God will bless them with a new Team Member. I am certainly a fan and I look forward to seeing your new designs from Stampers Dream.

Best Wishes,
Joseline

Jami said...

Congrats on the SD team Amy!! I can't wait to see what marvelous creations you'll share with us! They are very lucky to have your talent! Beautiful card - those birdies are very sweet!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my this is beautiful!! I love the coloring on the birds, they look so sweet!! Congrats on you new gig Amy!!
-Becca

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Amy!!! Love your birds and your layout with the fab colors!!! Missed you as part of the ODBD blog hop today but am so happy for your new venture with SD!!! Congrats! Can't wait to see all your fab creations with their stamps!
hugs,
Chris

Grace said...

Congratulations Amy!!! I know you'll do a terrific job for them but we'll miss you in the bread basket! This card is just adorable! I love the cb folder with that great image! How fun... love it!

Emily said...

Just beautiful Amy! Love those little birds!

Linda Carson said...

LOVELY....as usual...very creative w/an eye for details!

Norine said...

love this card and the colors are perfect
Hugs
Norine

Doris said...

I love all your cards, but this one is particularly sweet.

Conniecrafter said...

so pretty, love your coloring of them and the embossed background!

Marimer said...

Que cantidad de detalles, me encanta, cuánto me queda aun por aprendeer, felicidades. Saludos.

AlienAnessa said...

Congrats Amy!! Any DT is heavenly fortunate to have you on it! And this card...jeepers, absolutely fantasticly wonderful! =)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

What an absolutely darling card Amy!! Welcome to the Dream Team!! I'm thrilled that you're joining us!! We're all blessed to have you as a part of the team!!

Jenn said...

Love this card - the little birdies are adorable!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Awesome card - Amy!!! Love the layout!!!

Congrats on your DT spot with Michelle!!! You are a fab addition to the team!!!

On the other hand I'm sad that I don't get a chance to work with you on the ODBD DT :(..... sniff!!! But I know you will be rockin' Michelle's collection and I'm looking forward to it :) Hugs ~S~

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

hi amy! i just wanted to pop over and give you a little wish of congratulations on being on michelle's dream team! she's super nice and i'm sure you'll fit right in! hugs!!

Cindy Lawrence said...

That is sooo awesome, Amy!!! Who WOULDN'T want you on their team?! What an awesome team it is too! Congrats! :)

Kathy Jones said...

HUGE congratulations on your new DT position with SD!!! They are so lucky to have you! Once again, this is another beautiful card and I just love how you use various elements to make it spectacular!! :)

Janelle Stollfus said...

Oh congratulations Amy! You do just an amazing job, they will be delighted to have you designing with them/for them as much as you will enjoy the new adventure.

Keep sharing and we'll keep coming back!